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Report: Fewer Voters Registering with Political Parties in California

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Editor Posted in 2012 Elections, California, Debra Bowen, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Voters Leave a comment

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California Secretary of State Debra Bowen, Press Release: DB13:010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2013
Contact: Shannan Velayas, (916) 653-6575

Off-Year Voter Registration Report: Fewer Voters Registering with Political Parties in California

SACRAMENTO – The percentage of California voters registered with a political party decreased from 78.9% to 77.1% since this time two years ago, according to a California Secretary of State report published today.

The newly released registration report shows 75.7% of eligible Californians are registered to vote. While that percentage is down since the 2012 presidential election, when 76.7% of eligible Californians were registered to vote, it is up from 72.8% at this same time two years ago. Continue reading→

Art Pedroza’s picks for the June 5, 2012 Primary Election

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2012 Elections, Allan Mansoor, Art Pedroza, Chris Norby, Dana Rohrabacher, Democratic Party, Dick Jones, Don Bankhead, D’Marie Mulattieri, Ed Royce, Fullerton, Fullerton Recall, Garden Grove, Green Party, Greg Diamond, Jane Rands, Janet Nguyen, Joe Dovinh, John Campbell, Jorge Rocha, Jose Moreno, Ken Williams, Leslie Daigle, Loretta Sanchez, Michele Martinez, Mimi Walters, Occupy, Orange County, Pat McKinley, Republican Party, Santa Ana, Sukhee Kang, Todd Spitzer 9 Comments

Decline to State voters in California may soon surpass the dwindling Republican Party. If you are a Decline to State or Independent voter, and you’re wondering who to vote for in the June 5 Open Primary Election, then look no further. As is my custom, I like to present my personal election picks – with my comments of course. We’ll start with the U.S. Congress:

U.S. Senate – I have never been a fan of Senator Dianne Feinsten, but the GOP has never been able to displace her. I suspect they will fail again this year, but I am going to endorse Elizabeth Emken and hope for the best. I like her focus on cutting government waste. And she is a parent of a child with autism – a subject she speaks about with authority. She is also a UCLA grad which I can appreciate as my oldest son is a freshman at UCLA this year. Continue reading→

New voter data shows the Republican Party is dying in California

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in 2012 Elections, California, Debra Bowen, Decline to State, Democratic Party, No Party Preference, Republican Party, Voters Leave a comment

Debra Bowen, California Secretary of State

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 20, 2012

Contact: Shannan Velayas, (916) 653-6575

New Voter Registration Stats Show Continued Uptick in Voters with No Party Preference

SACRAMENTO – Secretary of State Debra Bowen today published the latest statewide voter registration report, which shows a higher percentage of eligible Californians are registered to vote since this time four years ago while fewer than ever are indicating a political party preference.

The 60-day Report of Registration shows more than 17 million Californians are registered to vote, 21.3 percent of whom chose no party preference – a new all-time high. The previous record high of unaffiliated voters was 21.2 percent, reported in the Secretary’s last Report of Registration three months ago. Continue reading→